agricultural soil and crop specialist

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Analyze agricultural data
• Conduct research
• Share research reports to farmers
• Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
• Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
• Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Grapes
• Greenhouse tomatoes
• Greenhouse vegetables
• Herbs
• Onions
• Seed corn
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes

Area of work experience

• Field crops
• Horticulture and / or gardening
• Irrigation and drainage
• Plant science
• Soil science
• Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
• Plant growth and development
• Plant nutrition

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week